All Idioms

go steady

Meaning: have a romantic relationship with someone

Example: Kate and Jack have been going steady with each other for the past few years now. Read more ➺

have the hots for

Meaning: Be infatuated or intensely interested in someone romantically.

Example: He's obviously have the hots for his coworker—he can't stop staring at her. Read more ➺

hissy fit

Meaning: To throw a tantrum.

Example: A hissy fit is not justified just to get someone to listen to you. You have to be more mature than that. Read more ➺

save face

Meaning: To be able to hide public disgrace by taking some action.

Example: I managed to save face by being able to speak about the topic, the presentation that was made was really not good. Read more ➺

quality time

Meaning: Well spent time or time that is spent in good company.

Example: After years of busy schedules, Michael started spending more quality time with his family. Read more ➺

lie low

Meaning: To keep quiet and avoid attention, especially to escape danger or trouble.

Example: After the scandal, the politician decided to lie low until things calmed down. Read more ➺

go out

Meaning: Leave one's home or place for social or recreational activity.

Example: After a long day at work, we decided to go out for dinner and catch a late-night movie with friends. Read more ➺

paddle own canoe

Meaning: To be able to act without having to depend on anyone.

Example: He feels he can paddle his own canoe now so wants to move out of his parent's house. Read more ➺

keen as mustard

Meaning: Very eager, enthusiastic, and ready to do something.

Example: Emily was keen as mustard to begin her new job and arrived at the office an hour early. Read more ➺

crush

Meaning: A strong feeling of attraction, affection, love, or admiration, which is usually temporary and often one-sided.

Example: She has had a crush on her classmate since September. Read more ➺